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Tentacles of Olympic cancellation would reach around globe

By Stephen Wade, Graham Dunbar, Associated Press

The International Olympic Committee and local organizers say the games are on, but the clock is ticking.

Japan to close schools nationwide to control spread of virus

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe asked all elementary, middle and high schools to remain shut until spring holidays begin in late March.

Passengers begin leaving cruise ship after virus quarantine ends

By Mari Yamaguchi, Foster Klug, Associated Press

Many foreign governments say they won't let passengers from the ship return unless they go through another quarantine period, so it was striking to see passengers disembark, get into taxis and disappear into Yokohama, where the ship is docked.

No 'Plan B' for Olympics despite novel coronavirus fears

By Stephen Wade, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

The coronavirus has infected almost 64,000 people globally with almost 1,400 deaths in China, but only one in Japan where fear is rising with so much attention focused on the outbreak.

Japan reports 1st death from novel coronavirus, 44 more cases on ship

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

Health Minister Katsunobu Kato said the first fatality is a woman in her 80s who had been hospitalized since Feb. 1 when she was diagnosed with pneumonia.

How a dream cruise ended with a novel coronavirus quarantine

By Laura Santhanam

The Diamond Princess is quarantined until Feb. 19.

Fears of new virus trigger anti-China sentiment worldwide

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

A scary new virus from China has spread around the world. So has rising anti-Chinese sentiment, calls for a full travel ban on Chinese visitors and indignities for Chinese and other Asians.

Global stocks tumble on coronavirus fears

By Alex Veiga, Damian J. Troise, Associated Press

Besides the threat to people's lives and health, investors are worried about how much damage the virus will do to profits for companies around the world.

New posters for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics pay homage to Japanese art

By Joshua Barajas

It will be months before the world’s best runners, swimmers and gymnasts take their marks at the 2020 Tokyo Games, but you can get a preview of Japan’s artistic approach to promoting the global event now.

Lebanon issues travel ban for former Nissan chief Ghosn

By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press

The travel ban comes after Carlos Ghosn was interrogated by prosecutors for nearly two hours over the notice about the charges he faces in Japan over financial misconduct.